Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MALIK A. LYONS
November 23, 2024
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin High School Warriors Marching Band capped off a successful 2024 season with notable accomplishments in regional competitions. On Oct. 12, the band secured first place in Group 5A at the U.S. Bands Ludwig Musser Classic, held at MetLife Stadium. The Warriors also earned ...
SPARTA, NJ – Two of Sparta’s talented musicians have been selected to represent Sparta High School in the All State Orchestra and Jazz Choir. Senior Julianne Handzus, an active member of many choirs and senior Rowan Mendel is a cellist in the strings ensemble, their teachers said.In addition to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ -- They’re back! From traditional to pops, choral favorites, and Broadway classics, New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s (NJFO) holiday concerts promise to fill the entire family with warmth and cheer. Under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, the orchestra will kick off the festive season ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The borough tree lighting is set for Sunday, December 1 at Jockish Square.“The Jingle Bell Bash and Tree Lighting Celebration” hosted by the borough will occur between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m., with several activities, including pictures with Santa, choir and dancing performance, and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights YMCA’s annual Diwali celebration is now a fixture of diversity and celebration in the community. Diwali or “Festival of Lights” is the largest Indian religious festival and is celebrated across the globe. The term Diwali originates from the Sanskrit word ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Movie star Adam Sandler took a few moments to pose with Hackensack Police on Friday, Nov. 22, near the set of his new movie “Happy Gilmore 2”.Facebook Post: “Hackensack PD had an amazing time providing security for Adam Sandler while he filmed his new movie, Happy Gilmore 2! Our ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - TAPInto has compiled a list of Holiday Parades, Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting that will be happening throughout our readership area: Sunday, December 1st Event: Lebanon Township Christmas Tree Lighting When: 4:30pm (Tree is lit at dusk.)Where: Lebanon Twp.
MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Stop the car! . . . for “American Vistas,” a photographic journey across America featuring breathtaking images captured by artist Alice Lynn—including expansive panoramic views you’ve likely never seen before. The exhibit features photographs from 30-plus years of Lynn’s cross-country ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - For South Orange Middle School students Ellery Beck, Nico Burbach, and Maeve Henry, the 2024 holiday season started early. Nutcracker rehearsals kick off in the early fall and the dancers are required to be there every weekend for hours to learn choreography and perfect their ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The borough officially rings in the holiday season on Saturday, December 7. Spotswood's Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual tree lighting festivities. Fun begins at 3:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the Spotswood Municipal Building. Schoenly School first-graders will be ...
RED BANK, NJ: To commemorate Native American Heritage Day, the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center in Red Bank will host a meaningful event on November 29, highlighting the intertwined histories of Monmouth County’s Native American and African American communities.The program features the premiere of ...
Lincroft, NJ — Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center is excited to announce Digging The Whole, a family-friendly play running on December 5, 6, 7, and 8 at 11:00 a.m., with additional performances on December 7 and 8 at 2:00 p.m. This unique production will take place in the Black ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - For South Orange Middle School students Ellery Beck, Nico Burbach, and Maeve Henry, the 2024 holiday season started early. Nutcracker rehearsals kick off in the early fall and the dancers are required to be there every weekend for hours to learn choreography and perfect their ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Historical Society has added to the trappings of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Gazebo with free horse and carriage rides at the event scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6 at Reasoner Park.The horse and carriage rides will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. across the street ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway High School (RHS) Class of 2025 is holding a Glow-in-the-Dark Neon Sports Night fundraiser on Wednesday, November 27, from 4:30-7 p.m.The fundraiser will take place in the parking lot of the high school and the field behind Madison Elementary School.This ...
UNION, NJ - Connecticut Farms Elementary School's PTA will be hosting a Decemberfest Vendor Fair and Festival on Friday, December 13, beginning at 5 p.m.The event will feature a tree lighting ceremony, holiday music, food trucks and vendors, a free gift wrap station, a festive family photo area, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The borough's gifted arts community will share its collective talent on Sunday, Dec. 1 by hosting a Holiday Art Walk sponsored by Arts on Division, featuring galleries on Main Street and Division Street, as well as a pop-up gallery at Verve Restaurant from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Paintings, ...
The Bloomfield Public Library will be closing at 1pm on Tuesday, December 24th and will also be closed on Wednesday, December 25th. The library will also be closing at 3pm on Tuesday, December 31st and will be closed on January 1st. The library’s regular hours are: Monday through Wednesday from ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - ‘Tis the season to start writing those letters to Santa. To help the letters get to the big guy in red in time for Christmas, the Spotswood Recreation Department has a special mailbox set up at the Spotswood Municipal Building. Kids can start dropping off letters on Tuesday, ...
EDISON, NJ - The ice skating rink at Roosevelt Park is open for the 2024–2025 winter season. The ice skating rink will be open to the public until March 30th, 2025. “Each winter, thousands of people swarm to the rink to experience outdoor ice skating right in their own backyard,” reads the county’s ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! As Thanksgiving approaches, give thanks to wonderful friends, families and the communities we live in.Friday November 22Thanksgiving Food Distribution; CCM; registration requiredExhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! As Thanksgiving approaches, give thanks to wonderful friends, families and the communities we live in.Friday November 22Thanksgiving Food Distribution; CCM; registration requiredExhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language ...
VAUXHALL, NJ - A full day of festivities celebrating the theme of “Umoja”, unity, will be held at the Vauxhall Branch Library on Saturday, Dec. 14.Activities and performances include Rutgers University professor Bill Davis will do a libation and the rites of Kwanzaa. Singer and poet Tamara Horn ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Promenade at Coconut Creek will buzz with activity this weekend as it hosts the Arts & Crafts Festival.The free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4467 Lyons Road.Organized by Howard Alan Events, the festival ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Promenade at Coconut Creek will buzz with activity this weekend as it hosts the Arts & Crafts Festival.The free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4467 Lyons Road.Organized by Howard Alan Events, the festival ...
WARRINGTON, PA—Nearly 100 artists will be exhibiting at a craft market at CB South High School on Sunday, Nov. 24.The Shops at South Holiday Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school. Admission costs $5 and includes the bake table, hot cocoa and coffee. Everyone will also be entered ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - The Voorhees High School Music Association will be hosting its annual Winter Festival Craft Show on November 23, 2024 from 9 AM - 3 PM. There will be over 100 vendors, music, great food, prizes, unique gifts and kid’s games. Admission and parking are free. For info on vendors ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The annual Holiday Season Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14th, from 5 PM - 7 PM, rain or shine. Come early and shop for parade day specials at Bernardsville center. The parade ends at Bernardsville High School. There will be food vendors and entertainment. The prime ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Free Public Library hosted an open house on Sunday, Nov. 17 for families with children in pre-K through elementary school.Dozens of people came to the library to enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts and an indoor golf putting challenge. The main event of the open house ...
Welcome back to a rainy edition of the Red Bank Beat. Yes, I said rainy! As I write this, there is actual precipitation falling from the sky! Can you believe it? I think it’s been something like 2 months without rain, and we need it badly, so I’m glad to see it. Hopefully, it won’t be raining next ...